Power: Legacy officially greenlit at Starz; premiere date hopes
If you have been hoping for a while to see Power: Legacy officially come to pass over at Starz, let’s just say that we come bearing great news!
Today, the folks at the network officially confirmed that the long-awaited spin-off, which features the return of Michael Rainey Jr. (Tariq) and Joseph Sikora (Tommy) to the franchise, has been given a series order. What is also important to note is that this show is being labeled a co-production between Lionsgate and Starz, which means that the network has a larger financial incentive to keep the show around long-term.
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Our hope is that we’ll be able to see Legacy by the end of next year, but a lot remains to be seen. For now, let’s share some statements from people involved.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, executive producer – “Power never dies, and this chapter is our biggest yet … Fans have been waiting to see Tariq and Tommy together, and now they’re taking over New York City. Bringing Joseph and Michael back together is special, they’ve turned these characters into true icons of the ‘Power’ universe.”
Kathryn Busby, Starz President of Original Programming – “The fans have spoken, and we listened … Power doesn’t die, it evolves with its audience, and for over a decade the ‘Power’ Universe has remained at the forefront of culture. We’re thrilled to reunite Joseph and Michael to deliver a new chapter that fuses the franchise’s iconic legacy with bold, boundary-pushing storytelling.”
Gary Lennon, executive producer and showrunner – “I’m thrilled to reunite with STARZ to bring this latest chapter of the ‘Power’ Universe to fans and especially proud to be entrusted with continuing Tommy and Tariq’s story as showrunner on ‘Power: Legacy’ … It’s going to be electrifying to see if these two men can share the city, the game and the intoxicating drug known as POWER.”
Now, we just have to hope that this show delivers the action, drama, and nostalgia so many people are expecting.
What do you think about Power: Legacy officially the green light?
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